Easy Recipes How to Use Essential Oils Safely

Easy Recipes How to Use Essential Oils Safely and Easily in Your Home Using Essential oils can be fun and rewarding. Start now to understand the power of essential oils. ~Laura Kelland-May Essental. Oil. Synergy. ca

Table of Contents Essential Oils have been Used 3 for Centuries …………………. . Quality of Essential Oils 4 …………………. . Where Do I Begin 5 …………………. . . Recipes 6 …………………. . . Lip Balm 7 …………………. . . Skin Salve 10 …………………. . . Soothing Shampoo …. . . ……… 13 Pet Shampoo …………………. . . 14 Room Mister …………………. . . 17 Bug Repellent 19 …………. .

Essential Oils have been used for centuries. Understand the hidden secrets of essential oils. Use these easy step by step recipes to understand how simple it is to make items using essential oils. This is a great opportunity to understand how to incorporate essential oils in your daily regime. Reduce the toxic load on your body by using alternatives in your home and for personal care. The information in this booklet is intended for educational purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure disease or replace any treatments from a medical professional. The decision to use this information is at your discretion.

Generally Speaking Essential Oils are: • Made from natural products. From the leaves, bark, stems, flowers, roots and seeds of plants. • Easy to use. • Perfect for home made remedies and natural wellness. • Can be used in your home, office and outside. • Can be used with your pets (not recommended for cats!)

Quality of Essential Oils There are many different qualities of essential oils. Before purchasing essential oils, check the label. The label should say Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oil. If it doesn’t say Therapeutic . ed l o o f ’t be Don Some ctures of fa u n ill a w m s l i lo a i t n e ess ic t e h t n put sy in their s agent stretch’ ‘ o t s l i o l rea This is true of the expensive oils, such as rose oil as well tas hecommon Grade then you can be sure there are fillers, and synthetic additives in the oils to help make them smell better’. oils such as lavender. Look for ingredients such as oils and no fillers a or synthetic agents. ~Laur Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca

Where Do I Begin? Most people begin because they are looking for natural solutions for improved health and wellness. Integrating essential oils into your daily lifestyle can be as simple as rubbing a couple of drops of Lavender (Lavendula Angustifolia) for relief from itchy skin or bug bites. And some implement new health habits by making their own natural skin care, cleaning products and daily supplements.

How to Use Essential Oils There are 3 ways to use essential oils: 1. Aromatically – simply open the bottle and smell! 2. Topically - apply the oil directly to the affected area. 3. Internally – take the oils internally. Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca

RECIPES

Lip Balm Never suffer from chapped lips again. This simple recipe will make 5 tubes of lip balm. Great for gifts. Great for yourself. The easiest lip balm ever. Great for chapped lips and even as a hand salve! I've been using it as a lip balm all day and on my hands at night. Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca Materials • containers for lip balm • glass measuring cup • small grater • yellow beeswax • coconut oil • fractionated coconut oil • shea butter • vitamin E oil • measuring spoons • chopstick for stirring • Essential Oils

Recipe – for 5 tubes Ingredients 3 tsp beeswax 2 tsp shea butter 2 tsp coconut oil 2 tsp fractionated coconut oil 1 drop vitamin E 1. Measure ingredients and put it in a glass measuring cup. 2. Place measuring cup in a pan of boiling water to melt ingredients. 3. Gently stir to melt all ingredients. 4. Cool slightly and stir in Vitamin E and essential oils. 5. Pour into lip tubes or tins. Ideas for lip balm flavours: Peppermint – for tingling and freshness Lavender – promotes healthy skin, soothing to skin Geranium – promotes healthy skin and calming Some even add Cocoa powder for flavouring or vanilla! Essential. Oil. Syndergy. ca ur o y e n. Us o i t a in g a e im s u n ca u o Y most ial t n e s s e oils.

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Easy Salve Recipe Easy salve recipe you can use for your skin or to help as a decongestant. Great for Gifts Great for yourself is e v l a s d n i n k a s s e Thi o mak llow t o y F s. a e e e us k o a t easy eps to m t the s own skin your ner. softe a Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca r u a L Materials • Containers • glass measuring cup • small grater • yellow beeswax • fractionated coconut oil • vitamin E oil • measuring spoons • chopstick for stirring

Recipe for 1 Oz. of Skin Salve Ingredients: 1 tsp beeswax 5 tsp fractionated coconut oil Essential oils 1. Measure out ingredients and put it in a glass measuring cup. 2. Place measuring cup in a pan of boiling water to melt ingredients. 3. Gently stir to melt all ingredients. 4. Let the melted wax cool down for a few minutes, then add essential oils of your choice. Decongestant Salve 10 drops eucalyptus – to improve breathing 6 drops rosemary - for lung and skin support 7 drops peppermint – to promote breath 2 drops wintergreen – for lung and breathing Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca

Decongestant Salve #2: In the Salve Recipe add the following Essential Oils 7 drops grounding blend – for promoted feelings of relaxation and balance 7 drops eucalyptus – soothing for the respiratory system 6 drops lime – stimulating and refreshing properties 7 drops white fir – helps to sooth sore muscles and joints and supports clear breathing. Non-Greasy Skin Salve For Soft Skin No more dry skin. Easy to make. In the Salve Recipe Add the following Essential Oils. 8 lavender • 6 Melaleuca st u • 5 Geranium m a s • 6 Frankinsense si i to h T e v • 5 cedarwood a t dry h • 5 drops vitamin E en g the v e • ½ tsp shea butter. pr rin Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca u ter d n ski ry win s. d nth o m

Soothing Skin Shampoo Materials/Ingredients • 250 ml Organic Natural Shampoo base • 4 drops Geranium Essential Oil (pelargonium graveolens) • 8 drops lavender Essential Oil (lavandula angustifolia) • 2 drops Chamomile Essential Oil (Anthemis noblis) 1. Fill an 8 oz bottle approximately 1/4 of the way with Organic Natural Shampoo base. 2. Add 2 drops of Geranium, 2 drops of Lavender and 1 drop of Chamomile essential oil. 3. Fill the bottle to 1/2 way with Organic Natural Shampoo Base. 4. Then add 2 drops of Geranium, 3 drops of Lavender and 1 drop of Chamomile. 5. Fill the bottle to the top and add the remaining 3 drops of Lavender. Gently tip bottle back and forth to mix the oils. me o s ad h 1 o g s l n a di e d v a a Ih by s f s e o c n c o in r su o e p c s le le gly b a is T b h t a t g e veg makin dded a le whi poo. I ith the w Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca sham o help t

Flea and Insect Shampoo for Your Companion Pet Ingredients • 250 ml Organic Natural Shampoo base • 4 drops Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) • 3 drops Cedarwood ( Cedrus atlantica) • 8 drops Peppermint (Mentha piperita) • 4 drops Lemon (Citrus limon) Cedarwood has been known to repel insects (hence the cedar chest for linens etc) and its scent is refreshing and grounding. Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca Distribute oils evenly throughout the shampoo base as discribed in the previous recipe.

Room Mister Air Freshener Materials/Ingredients • 4 oz. spray bottle • 3 oz distilled water (or ou can add 2 oz of distilled water and 1 oz of Witch Hazel) • 30 -40 drops of essential oils (you can decide which ones you would like. Some sample recipes are given. ) e r a s l oi e an m h t ’ a So r h e t i g n w ‘stro s. Start then r e nd h a t s o op r d few ase. cre 1. Fill your spray bottle with 3 oz of distilled water. Do not fill the bottle to the top. Leave approx. 1 oz for adding oils and inserting the spray nozzle. 2. Add your essential oils. 3. Shake the spray bottle well before use. Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca

Example Oil Blends for Room Freshener Lift me Up 20 drops Lime 10 drops Frankincense Summer Herb Garden 15 drops Rosemary 10 drops Grapefruit 5 drops Peppermint Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca Relaxation Blend 10 drops Lavender 10 drops clary sage 10 drops Lemon n w o is r ou This y Try nds. o t ble a few t s u u j o y ! t e g rted sta a r u a

Easy Bug Repellent Materials/Ingredients • 20 drops Lavender (Lavendula Angustifolia) • 20 drops Peppermint (Mentha piperita) • 20 drops Repellent Blend Place the oils in a 4 oz spray bottle and fill with water. Before Spraying shake the bottle to mix the essential oils. Be comforted that there are Excellent to use on yourself but also safe for pets. Just spray some on your hands and massage onto your dogs fur. Or you can put some on a bandana around your pet’s neck. NO CHEMICALS NO PRESERVATIVES Essential. Oil. Synergy. ca

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